Simon Kuestenmacher
@simongerman600.bsky.social
German #geographer and #demographer in #Melbourne. I love and share #maps and #data that explain how the #world works.
The ultimate expression of poor mental health: The US is seeing a quiet but tragic surge in suicides among young children. For children aged 8-12, the suicide rate has tripled recently. Across all races, all regions, and both sexes, the child suicide rate has increased. Source: buff.ly/9uoXtgd
November 14, 2025 at 12:05 PM
The ultimate expression of poor mental health: The US is seeing a quiet but tragic surge in suicides among young children. For children aged 8-12, the suicide rate has tripled recently. Across all races, all regions, and both sexes, the child suicide rate has increased. Source: buff.ly/9uoXtgd
If you live in a country where the rule of law and due process are guaranteed, you might not comprehend how insane it is to potentially lock up large numbers of innocent people because "you have to break some eggs to make an omelet". Source: buff.ly/cpNNcgY
November 14, 2025 at 6:26 AM
If you live in a country where the rule of law and due process are guaranteed, you might not comprehend how insane it is to potentially lock up large numbers of innocent people because "you have to break some eggs to make an omelet". Source: buff.ly/cpNNcgY
Yet another crazy #dataviz showing the rapid aging and decline of South Korea's population. Before the century is out the nation drops from 52 million residents to only 22 million. Most of the remaining South Koreans at this point will be over 50. Source: buff.ly/cpNNcgY
November 13, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Yet another crazy #dataviz showing the rapid aging and decline of South Korea's population. Before the century is out the nation drops from 52 million residents to only 22 million. Most of the remaining South Koreans at this point will be over 50. Source: buff.ly/cpNNcgY
Excellent geography trivia that I would've completely failed at a pub quiz: In these countries the capital city is not on their mainland. Source: buff.ly/jjfUAVp
November 13, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Excellent geography trivia that I would've completely failed at a pub quiz: In these countries the capital city is not on their mainland. Source: buff.ly/jjfUAVp
Do you know of any other accidental flags? These English urinals are very patriotic but surely there is more such stuff out there?!
November 13, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Do you know of any other accidental flags? These English urinals are very patriotic but surely there is more such stuff out there?!
This super cool map shows Seattle during the 18th century. Once you zoom in you see that today's city is outlined too. Really cool piece of work. Great fun to study. Source: www.reddit.com/r/MapPorn/co...
November 13, 2025 at 6:26 AM
This super cool map shows Seattle during the 18th century. Once you zoom in you see that today's city is outlined too. Really cool piece of work. Great fun to study. Source: www.reddit.com/r/MapPorn/co...
I don’t care how this data was collected and that it’s probably total BS, I simply love that Germany ranks above Brazil. I’m sending this to my Brazilian Futsal mates 😉
November 12, 2025 at 9:27 PM
I don’t care how this data was collected and that it’s probably total BS, I simply love that Germany ranks above Brazil. I’m sending this to my Brazilian Futsal mates 😉
I’ve shared many maps showing river basins but none like this! We are seeing the population living in each basin. Many big “countries” emerge that way but also many new micro states. Great fun. Source: buff.ly/628eSWm
November 12, 2025 at 6:04 PM
I’ve shared many maps showing river basins but none like this! We are seeing the population living in each basin. Many big “countries” emerge that way but also many new micro states. Great fun. Source: buff.ly/628eSWm
Looking fo the European economy dominated by a tech giant 🧐
November 12, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Looking fo the European economy dominated by a tech giant 🧐
Last year the UN member states voted on a moratorium to end the death penalty. The green countries want to abolish the death penalty, the red countries want to keep it. Russia voting against the death penalty is a teeny bit funny. HT @maroni_editor
November 12, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Last year the UN member states voted on a moratorium to end the death penalty. The green countries want to abolish the death penalty, the red countries want to keep it. Russia voting against the death penalty is a teeny bit funny. HT @maroni_editor
Dear US patriots, here is the moment of truth: does your US state have a higher Human Development Index than France? Source: buff.ly/4LjKiZk
November 12, 2025 at 6:26 AM
Dear US patriots, here is the moment of truth: does your US state have a higher Human Development Index than France? Source: buff.ly/4LjKiZk
You don’t need a college degree to snatch up one of these high paying jobs in the US. Homer Simpson holds the third highest ranked job on the list. No wonder Marge doesn’t have to work.
November 11, 2025 at 9:27 PM
You don’t need a college degree to snatch up one of these high paying jobs in the US. Homer Simpson holds the third highest ranked job on the list. No wonder Marge doesn’t have to work.
This map by @maroni_editor shows the global air connections of Chinese and US American airports. In Central Europe there is an overlap.
November 11, 2025 at 6:03 PM
This map by @maroni_editor shows the global air connections of Chinese and US American airports. In Central Europe there is an overlap.
Tree diversity in Texas ranks from pretty much nothing in the north west to a lot in the east.
November 11, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Tree diversity in Texas ranks from pretty much nothing in the north west to a lot in the east.
In this map @researchremora shows us the urban footprint around the world. I pondered this map for quite a bit. Few of us venture outside of the pink areas for any long stretch of time.
November 11, 2025 at 12:05 PM
In this map @researchremora shows us the urban footprint around the world. I pondered this map for quite a bit. Few of us venture outside of the pink areas for any long stretch of time.
That chart is well worth studying. Share of daily transactions taking place in cash around the world. As an Australian, I’m very much used to cashless everything by now. I’m still totally against going fully cashless.
November 11, 2025 at 6:26 AM
That chart is well worth studying. Share of daily transactions taking place in cash around the world. As an Australian, I’m very much used to cashless everything by now. I’m still totally against going fully cashless.
This map shows the shift in vote margin from the 2025 NYC mayoral Democratic primary to general election by neighborhood.
November 11, 2025 at 6:21 AM
This map shows the shift in vote margin from the 2025 NYC mayoral Democratic primary to general election by neighborhood.
This map shows the most efficient driving route through all 48 contiguous US states. Only takes 113 hours of driving. If I wanted to see all states in a single trip, I might consider the least efficient route to slow down life as much as I can. Source: buff.ly/S0eGqZL
November 10, 2025 at 9:27 PM
This map shows the most efficient driving route through all 48 contiguous US states. Only takes 113 hours of driving. If I wanted to see all states in a single trip, I might consider the least efficient route to slow down life as much as I can. Source: buff.ly/S0eGqZL
Does your US State have a higher or lower Human Development Index than Germany? Source: buff.ly/NU3L634
November 10, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Does your US State have a higher or lower Human Development Index than Germany? Source: buff.ly/NU3L634
Calm down Wales, calm down… Map shows the longest place names in Europe. HT @Maps_interlude
November 10, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Calm down Wales, calm down… Map shows the longest place names in Europe. HT @Maps_interlude
The map shows the largest national identity in UK local authorities. Displayed is the most popular national identity reported by UK citizens in 2021/2022 censuses. Figures refer to exclusive identities (“Welsh” data don't include the “Welsh & British” option). Source: buff.ly/Pl2A7Q3
November 10, 2025 at 12:05 PM
The map shows the largest national identity in UK local authorities. Displayed is the most popular national identity reported by UK citizens in 2021/2022 censuses. Figures refer to exclusive identities (“Welsh” data don't include the “Welsh & British” option). Source: buff.ly/Pl2A7Q3
An outrageously cool view in 3D of the topography and bathymetry around Gibralta - Europe’s funnest rock. Great work by @pythonmaps
November 10, 2025 at 6:26 AM
An outrageously cool view in 3D of the topography and bathymetry around Gibralta - Europe’s funnest rock. Great work by @pythonmaps
Damascus has long been on my list of cities that I want to visit. It’s the oldest continuously inhabited city in the world.
November 9, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Damascus has long been on my list of cities that I want to visit. It’s the oldest continuously inhabited city in the world.
This map of the 2025 Canadian election shows results by individual polling district. Rather typical inner-city vs fringe patterns. Source: buff.ly/NU3L634
November 9, 2025 at 6:03 PM
This map of the 2025 Canadian election shows results by individual polling district. Rather typical inner-city vs fringe patterns. Source: buff.ly/NU3L634
This chart shows US job openings and the value of the S&P 500. The vertical line shows the release date of ChatGPT. Jobs no longer move in line with the stock market. Fewer workers needed to create growth. Source: buff.ly/YhMttNr
November 9, 2025 at 3:22 PM
This chart shows US job openings and the value of the S&P 500. The vertical line shows the release date of ChatGPT. Jobs no longer move in line with the stock market. Fewer workers needed to create growth. Source: buff.ly/YhMttNr